ATM ModernizationPlay the Avionics News Quiz of November 20 Supersonic jets, aircraft certifications, and company acquisitions (OK, maybe the first one sounds more exciting than the last two) — this year’s NBAA has been a whirlwind of announcements, as always. Whether…
ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins, FlightAware Provide Real-Time Flight Tracking for non-ADS-B Equipped Aircraft [Avionics Today 11-20-2015] Rockwell Collins’ ARINCDirect customers flying non-ADS-B equipped aircraft can now receive real-time position reports around the world through an enhanced flight tracking service for business aircraft called Mode S…
Business & GAAirbus Launches Maintenance Mobility with Jet Blue JetBlue A321 aircraft. Photo: Jetblue [Avionics Today 11-20-2015] JetBlue has become the launch customer for Airbus’ Maintenance Mobility, which allows the airline’s mechanics to have all the technical information they need on…
Business & GAGulfstream G650, G650ER Approved for Precision Approaches Gulfstream G650. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 11-20-2015] Gulfstream Aerospace has received approval from the FAA for its Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft to fly Required Navigation Performance with Authorization Required (RNP AR)…
CommercialBoeing, Tata Ink Joint Venture in India Tata Advanced Systems Chairman S. Ramadorai (third from left) and Tom Bell, senior vice president, Global Sales & Marketing, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (second from right) sign the agreement to create…
Business & GAXTI Looks to Take Crowdfunding Interest to the Bank [Avionics Today 11-20-2015] The XTI Aircraft Company has set out to revolutionize aircraft development, and not just in the usual way. The company is moving forward in its bid to raise funds…
Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins Demonstrates First FACE-Capable Software App for RNP RNAV [Avionics Today 11-19-2015] Rockwell Collins successfully demonstrated the first Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation (RNP RNAV)-capable Flight Management System (FMS) aligned to the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Standard. The demonstration, held…
ATM ModernizationBombardier Launches Aircraft Data Management Service Bombardier is launching its Smart Link global management service. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 11-19-2015] Bombardier is launching its Smart Link service for aircraft data management, which will be progressively rolled out for…
Business & GAThales Unveils Head-Worn Display for Business Jets [Avionics Today 11-19-2015] Thales has unveiled TopMax, a civilian head-worn display, providing a 360-degree field of view and eye-out functionalities that increase safety for business jet pilots, especially during critical phases and…
Business & GAGEE Enters Biz Jet Market Airline passenger accesses in-flight Wi-Fi on her smartphone. Photo: Global Eagle Entertainment [Avionics Today 11-19-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has entered the business aviation market with plans to offer a full suite…